The bluebird is a symbol of hope, love, and renewal and is also a part of many Native American legends. The Bluebird is actually a bird that symbolizes the essence of life and beauty. Dreaming of bluebirds often represents happiness, joy, fulfillment, hope, prosperity, and good luck.




Audubon Society
The mission of the Highlands Plateau Audubon Society is to provide opportunities to enjoy and learn about birds and other wildlife and to promote conservation and restoration of the habitats that support them.



National Audubon
Audubon North Carolina
Chapter Officers and Contacts
Birds of HPAS Check List  pdf
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    HPAS Events in 2024
  
     
December 2024

Photo by Ed Boos


Join Highlands Audubon Society


Highlands Plateau
All events are subject to change.  Check the web page for any updates.   Also expect Mountain Warbler Buzz email announcements ahead of the event.  Binoculars are provided for the field trips if needed.  Contact Brock Hutchins at brockhutchins@bellsouth.net if you have any questions.

Franklin Bird Club
          Website
For Birdwatchers in the Franklin, NC area.


Audubon North Carolina Blog
HPAS - 2024 Event Schedule
Birding near Otto.

Interested in being involved?
Website for more information:
Bird Guide

INSTAGRAM for HPAS
Sign in with your Instagram password

FACEBOOK for HPAS
New Instagram For HPS
and
New Facebook account.
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Female Hooded Merganser
Photo by Peter Hall
Join us for the 2024 Christmas Bird Count.
December 20, 2024 - Annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count starting at 7:30 AM at the Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park in Highlands.
Serving Highlands, Cashiers, Franklin
and Scaly Mountain
in Western North Carolina